Executive Chef - Furman University

Compass Group•Travelers Rest, SC

4d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Our Passion is Food!At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!Job SummaryThe Executive Chef at Furman University is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations and leading meal preparation in alignment with corporate programs, standards, and guidelines.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends with emphasis on quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet-based systems

Nice To Haves

Extensive catering experience preferred
Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations strongly preferred
ServSafe certification highly desirable

Responsibilities

Plan and execute regular and modified menus in accordance with established guidelines
Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff on food preparation, equipment use, food safety, and sanitation in compliance with company and regulatory standards
Establish and maintain cleaning and preventive maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas
Manage food and non-food inventory to meet operational needs while staying within budget and usage guidelines
Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations and internal sanitation procedures
Perform additional duties as assigned